Gain an understanding on what the appropriate communication should be when outside of conferences.
With over 30 years of combined experience as Magistrate Judges in the Northern District of California, Hon. Maria-Elena James and Hon. Nandor Vadas provide insight into communicating with Chambers from a perspective of having seen it all. Generally speaking, the answer to the question, "Should I communicate with the Judge outside of Conference?" will be "No." But Judge James and Judge Vadas will provide guidelines on appropriate subjects, along with plenty of colorful background on when not to seek Ex Parte contact.